3. Western Roman EmpireWestern Roman Empire  Capital: Rome  Language: Latin  Religion: Polytheistic (before 300s A.D.); Catholic (after 300s A.D.)  Art: realistic; sculptures of famous individuals  Fall: 476 A.D.

4. Catholicism  Leader: Pope  Beliefs:  Jesus = son of God  “Holy trinity”  Pope had power over nobles and emperor  Center of power: Rome

5. Eastern Roman EmpireEastern Roman Empire  Capital: Constantinople  Language: Greek  Religion: Orthodox Christianity  Art: mosaics, religious icons, basilicas, Hagia Sophia  Fall: 1453 A.D.

6. Orthodox ChristianityOrthodox Christianity  Leader: Eastern Roman Emperor (Byzantine Emperor)  Beliefs:  Jesus = son of God  “Holy trinity”  Pope had power over nobles and emperor  Center of power: Constantinople

7. Compare & ContrastCompare & Contrast Eastern Roman Empire Western Roman Empire Capital Language Religion Art Customs

8. Exit SlipExit Slip  Copy the following rubric into your composition book. TITLE: SUMMARY RUBRIC.  Summarize what you learned about the Byzantine Empire by comparing and contrasting the Eastern and Western Empires on a half sheet of paper. Use your chart to help you.  Rubric:  Body of summary supports a clear topic __/1  Only necessary information in summary __/1  Sentences used are student’s own words __/1  Proper grammar/spelling __/1  Total: __/4